Note-Taking Systems
What type of notes would you most likely want to use for an organized lecture?
a) informal outline
b) question system
c) cornell style
informal outline
T/F: You should write lectures down word for word, to the best of your ability
False...you should write them in your own words
T/F: Plagiarism (submitting another's work as your own) can get you expelled from the university
True...the school has a variety of ways to tell if this is happening. Cheating is bad--don't do it
10
Students with fluid or unpredictable schedules should create which type of schedule?
Task-based
You divide your notes into ____ sections for Cornell style notes.
3
False...you actually pay less attention and focus on the mistakes rather than the point the speaker is trying to make.
What are the three principles emphasized by early universities?
Learning
Leadership
Service
What is this section of the paper on?
Time management
What does OHIO stand for?
Only Handle It Once
Cluster map
Where is the best place to sit in a class room?
Wherever you will pay the most attention.
Many instructors feel it is their job to "weed out" students in order to achieve the [_________] curve, which means that only 10% of the class will earn an A, 20% will earn a B, 40% will earn a C, and the will receive a D or lower.
Bell
How many paragraphs should this paper be?
6 (intro, 4 points, conclusion)
When it comes to time management and studying, you should take advantage of [__________] time, which involves time in between your classes.
Waiting
What are the 3 note-taking styles we will use in this class?
Informal outline, Cornell, and Question/Answer
Name a way that will help you pay attention in class.
Participate/Ask Questions
Reread previous notes
Make predictions
Who is your number one resource on campus?
Instructors
Name two of the topics for your body paragraphs
When to study
Where to study
How to conquer procrastination
What to do for help if stuck
What does CIA stand for?
Current, Imminent, Archived
Name one time consuming way to take notes
Cornell
Question
What is something that will help you save time when taking notes?
Writing in your own words
Using symbols or shortened phrases
Name 2 of Pauk's 6 steps of goal setting
brainstorm goals, visualize destination, list obstacles, map a plan, outsource plan, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Name 3 ways we talked about in class that can help you if you get stuck or need help
Create a study group
Go to the tutorial center
Go to counseling services
Anxiety-PMR, relaxation techniques
Reduce procrastination
Break large assignments into smaller tasks
Say “no” to your peers
Visualize your success
Reduce “perfectionism”
Put it on your desk in a folder within reach in case you need it soon